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Nellis Air Force Base

Oct. 5, 2016
Nellis finishes end of year close out

Sept. 30 marked the end of the 2016 fiscal year. Members of the 99th Comptroller Squadron and 99th Contracting Squadron worked long days and nights throughout the final weeks of September to close out the fiscal year budget for both Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases.The combined budget for Nellis
Oct. 5, 2016
NDI: catching the smallest problems

The Non-destructive Inspection Lab inspects aircraft structures and sub-assemblies for defects and foreign objects by performing oil analysis, fluorescent dye penetrant, fluorescent magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current and radiographic inspections. With these processes the NDI Lab can inspect
Sept. 30, 2016
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm. “Suicide is a growing concern not only for the Air Force and
Sept. 26, 2016
EOD flight pays tribute to fallen Airman

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight paid respect to Buras by naming and dedicating their newest facility in his honor on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. during a ceremony, Sept. 21.
Sept. 23, 2016
26th WPS members named Gen. John P. Jumper award winners

Two U.S. Air Force Weapons School Airmen recently were named the Air Force Association Gen. John P. Jumper Award winners.
Sept. 23, 2016
AIWDC legacy reflects evolution of enlisted weapons director instructors

The AIWDC, under the 8th Weapons Squadron, was the Weapons School’s first enlisted course and provides the Combat Air Force with enlisted weapons directors highly skilled in leading and teaching. AIWDC graduates complement officer air battle managers in supporting operations training, employing
Sept. 16, 2016
USAF AMMOS starts new Advanced Sortie Production Course

For the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, preparing aircraft maintenance, munitions and logistics readiness leaders for tomorrow’s victories is their mission.
Sept. 16, 2016
Nellis hosts POW/MIA ceremony

The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony was held at Freedom Park on Nellis AFB, Sept. 16.
Sept. 13, 2016
RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

Green Flag is a realistic air-land integration combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies that is primarily conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Training Center.
Sept. 12, 2016
USO Transition 360 helps service members’ transition into civilian life

Transitioning out of the military can be a stressful and overwhelming process. The United Service Organizations offers assistance through a variety of partnerships and programs called their USO Transition 360 Alliance to help make the process easier.